Introducing CSI’s New: SKETCHING CHALLENGE
They always say it’s good to be a lifelong learner. Well, I seem to go through different phases of learning, and right now I’ve taken up learning a new sketching process. I have always done some level of sketching to help articulate my ideas to clients and trades people, but in a time where online mockups and digital room renderings are taking the stage, I felt like I needed to up my sketching game.
In searching for some inspiration to improve my sketching skills, I found a mini sketching course from Shannin Williams (and might I add, she is rocking the interior design sketching world!) Her specialty is hand rendered drawings and sketches that are so fabulous!! Her method of sketching/rendering seems to be simple enough to not overcomplicate things, but detailed enough for you to definitely get the “vibe” of a room, just from looking at ink on a piece of paper! So, when I saw there was a course where I could work on improving my own skills, I was hooked! I’m the type of girl that loves all things pens, papers and office supplies, so getting new markers, pens, pencils and paper was definitely a fun way to start!
During the course, we learned how to sketch/draw under her direction. It was so awesome to see the things we learned coming to life on the paper. Now looking back at some of the sketches I did during the class, I can’t even believe that it's something I did, and I can’t wait to share this new (or… improved) service with my clients!
So, why would I take the time to work on improving my sketching & rendering skills?? Really, I felt like it was time for me to start offering a service to my clients that helped me convey my design ideas, while also helping my design process. I have been working through different ways to show my design ideas like online mockups, sketching in all different styles, attempting to sketch digitally, and none have really stood out as a great option for me. BUT, I have found this new way to be so much fun, and it's a great hands on creative outlet that I didn’t know I needed. My goal in taking these courses was to improve my sketching so that I am able to relay my design ideas effectively to my clients so they are able to envision what the selections will look like in their space.
I really think hand sketching is an essential skill for interior designers, because it allows us to be able to communicate our ideas and concepts to clients, team members, and contractors. While digital tools have made their way into the industry, hand sketching remains a valuable skill that I will continue to implement in my business.
Now, are my sketches perfect? That would be a definite NO! Sketching out my design ideas has always been part of my design process even when I do not share them with my clients. So, to elevate my skills and provide more value to my clients is a huge win for CSI!
I hope that you follow along on social media for more of CSI’s Sketching Challenge, where I will be sharing some behind the scenes of my “sketching journey!”
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Blessings,
